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articulation

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/ɑːrˌtɪkjuˈleɪʃən/ · ar-tic-u-la-tion

The clear and distinct pronunciation of words.

Meanings

nounformal

The clear and distinct pronunciation of words.

الفاظ کا واضح اور منفرد تلفظ۔

تلفظ

talafuz

Synonyms

pronunciationenunciationarticulationتلفظآوازبیان

Antonyms

mumblingslurringmutteringاُنگلیاں پھیرنابے ڈھنگی باتخراب بولنا

Common Collocations

  • clear articulation
  • articulation of speech
  • articulation skills

Example Sentences

His articulation of thoughts during the presentation was impressive.

اس کی پیشکش کے دوران خیالات کا تلفظ متاثر کن تھا۔

Us ki peshkash ke doran khayalat ka talafuz mutasir kun tha.

The teacher emphasized the importance of proper articulation in learning a new language.

استاد نے نئی زبان سیکھنے میں صحیح تلفظ کی اہمیت پر زور دیا۔

Ustaad ne nai zuban seekhne mein sahi talafuz ki ahmiyat par zor diya.

Effective articulation can greatly enhance communication skills.

موثر تلفظ بات چیت کی مہارت کو بہت بڑھا سکتا ہے۔

Mo'asar talafuz baat cheet ki maharat ko bohat barha sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

articulate:While 'articulation' is a noun referring to the action of pronouncing words, 'articulate' is an adjective describing someone who is able to express thoughts clearly.

Word Family

articulate
verbتلفظ کرنا
articulatory
adjectiveتلفظی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'articulation' as 'art' in 'talk' - the art of talking clearly.

Imagine a person clearly enunciating a speech in front of an audience.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کہتے ہیں کہ عشق ہے تو درد کی کیا بات ہے، پھر آج سچ میں تو بولنے کی مہارت کے بغیر کیا بات ہے۔

Kahte hain keh ishq hai to dard ki kya baat hai, Phir aaj sach mein to bolne ki maharat ke baghair kya baat hai.

They say if there is love, what is the talk of pain, Then today, truly, what is there to say without the skill of articulation.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

لفظوں کی مہارت سانپ کی طرح سجیلی ہوتی ہے۔

Lafzon ki maharat saanp ki tarah sajeeli hoti hai.

The skill of words is as graceful as a snake.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "articulatio" — a joining or fastening

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved from the Latin word 'articulatio', referring initially to the action of joining, and later to the precision in speech.